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Liseberg introduces virtual queueing system for new dark ride
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hen operations re-sume at Liseberg there will a new ride in the Rabbit Country.
The attraction, which is a rabbit-themed dark ride, is the largest and most expensive attraction for children and their families in Liseberg’s history. Called Wonderland, it will take guests into the world of underground Liseberg rabbits. To reduce wait times, it has also launched its own queueing virtual solution for the new atraction. Visitors queue in the Lisebergsapp and
get a time for when it’s time to go. In the meantime, children can play in the playground or do other things in the amusement park, instead of being stuck in a physical queue on site. Shortly before the time of the ride, a reminder in the app comes that it is soon time for the group to go through the entrance to Wonderland. “Long queues have long been a hot issue for our guests and for us, it is one
of the biggest challenges for theme parks. There are various technical solutions to this problem – for example Express-Pass, which Liseberg has had since 2010 – but this is the first time that we are testing a real virtual queue,” said Johan Ottosson, head of digital guest trip, Liseberg The solution developed by Liseberg
together with the web agency Creuna in Gothenburg is tailor-made for the
theme park. The virtual queue will be launched this
year for the new attraction Wonderland. If the solution works well, Liseberg says it sees good opportunities to implement the solution to more attractions. Just like Express-Pass, there will be no
extra for the vitual queue, but the guest must have bought a ride pass or single tickets to Wonderland. There will be other options for those who do not wish to use the Liseberg app.
Franceen Gonzales appointed chair of ASTM F24 committee
Franceen Gonzales, WhiteWater’s executive vice president, Americas, was recently appointed as chairperson of ASTM’s F24 committee – Amusement Rides and Devices. Franceen is the first woman to hold this post. Throughout her 35-year career,
Franceen has focused on building leadership teams, developing operating protocols, consulting on the design of new water parks and resorts, and working on aquatic risk management. She has held leadership roles in industry groups such as International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA), World Waterpark Association (WWA), Council for the Model Aquatic Health Code (CMAHC), Pool & Hot Tub Alliance (PHTA), and AIMS International, and has been recognized with multiple industry awards for her volunteer work.
18 “Safety in our industry is personal
for me,” said Gonzales. “Having been an operator of parks for 30 years and as a design/manufacturer with WhiteWater, I see every day why safety is so important. It’s fundamental to making sure park guests are enjoying places they will come back to and is a core driver of business success. Today, we are seeing more recognition of the talents of women. I’m inspired by others in this business, especially by those who lead and those in technical roles. It’s exciting to know that this is an industry in which women can succeed.” With this appointment,
Gonzales is being recognized for her ability to not only do the
technical work but emphasises her ability to create connections and lead over 1000 passionate, highly intelligent volunteers, all committed to keeping rides safe.
New national children’s museum
The new National Children’s Museum in Washington, D.C has been built to allow children up to age 12 to experience interactive exhibits focused on science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics, or STEAM, including the marquee Dream Machine three-story climber and slide. Entech Innovative Engineering
partnered with Universal Services Associates to engineer, build and install the Dream Machine from the ground floor up three stories, where children can let off steam by imagining they are an airplane pilot in one of many lighted Easy Pods up in the clouds or sliding down the 45 foot (14 m) slide like an astronaut landing from space. The Dream Machine is composed
of the main Climbing Structure, the large slide for older children and adults, the Little Cloud Slide for smaller climbers, two Easy Pod enclosed structures, a See Saw and different themed areas including 14 suspended marine buoys, several hanging Weather Balloons with Mirror Balls and Cloud Clusters formed from several white Acrylic spheres. Some of the more innovative processes used to construct Dream Machine included 3D modelling software combined with five- axis milling machines used to build a virtual model, then aid in fabrication. Drawings of the parts were then delivered to fabricators and vendors to build with exact details.
This project had a challenging
installation due to its small space spanning three floors in height and nearly 30,000 pounds of steel and fibreglass components, not including the equipment needed to erect and assemble the structures. Small Spyder Cranes, forklifts and aerial work platforms, sometimes all working in concert, were used to install the project. Some of the most difficult
engineering for the Dream Machine included correctly lining up the suspended pods and ensuring the angles were right and true. Because of the ongoing collaboration between engineering and project management teams, the design was well developed and easier to put together on site. Proven safety features were installed
throughout the Dream Machine. High density polyethylene, or HDPE, was installed to prevent climbers from receiving scrapes and safety netting was placed around the crawl tubes. Additionally, the pod rings were fabricated to lock into the brackets as they were installed and pods included small holes to let in light, as well as additional lighting in some of them to assist climbers. The whole climbing structure is also wheelchair accessible at multiple points. The museum’s president Crystal
Bowyer said: The Dream Machine gives children a chance to let off steam by climbing from the ground floor up three stories and sliding down. With 20,000 square feet (1,858 sq m)of exhibition space, the museum features plenty of rooms including permanent and temporary exhibits. Great design is everywhere!”
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